Aquarius Sail Owners

Hi Bill, Regarding posting pictures. I use an Apple but I would think it is similar to using a PC. I hit the "Attachments" link, then "Add files" and then navigate through my computer to find the picture and select it. I don't type in anything. I haven't done it in a while but let me add a picture n...

I finally got the opportunity to use the spinnaker. It was in about 11-13 kt winds. We used the supplied bag for launching and retrieving it. It was fun and I look forward to trying it again when i can. I have to say it was a mess of lines on my deck. I plan on purchasing a top down furler for it fr...

Bill, In your locked post you mention tightening the downhaul will open the leach. I have Aquarius supplied Kevlar sails on my 20 and 22. Tom says to tighten the downhaul just enough to get the wrinkles out. I'm wondering with such a strong material does that still apply to the Kevlar sails? Thanks ...

Huge hull volume.

Self rotating mast.

Under tramp sheets etc.

You can search for a post called "Refurbishing SC20" to see what I did. There is a picture of basically what Matt described when I did some repairs on my hulls.
Kevin

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

Any pics?

Thanks Bill. Can't wait to try the spinnaker but it's been way too windy. Waiting for them to die down when I am home.

Bill,
I don't know if you realize it but the post you put up regarding square top sails is locked and cannot be replied to. I was wondering if a small winglet like on a MD-11 at the head of the sail would stop the span wise flow and improve efficiency.
Kevin

It seems like they go back and forth on whether to have a pointy tip or curved tip as apposed to a fat type tip on wings. I thought one reason the WWII Spitfire was such a good airplane was because of the curved tips helped prevent span wise flow. I also thought that gliders used long aspect wings f...

I haven't flown any of my spinnakers yet however it has come up in discussion down at my club. People can't wait to see it up on my boat. I have never flown an asymmetric spinnaker. One thing I am being advised about is when a gust hits to turn down wind. This goes against my natural tendency to poi...

I appreciate that Mac. It's a very tiring lifestyle I have to keep up just to own an Aquarius boat. Thought some of you might want to know what I look like. lol

Nice video! I would like to get some video of my new to me 22 out here in Hawaii. I have a friend with a helicopter who will take some sometime. In the meantime I will have to settle for stills.

That's interesting. Do you have picture of your high wind sail? Maybe I will get one made for my 22 since the winds these days in Oahu are averaging above 15 kts.

Bill,

I should try my SC20 SR sail on it. Maybe I will get one of the those halyard extenders.

BTW how big of a sea anchor would you use on the 22 for righting?

Kevin